Facts That People Do Not Know Are Actually Wrong
Most people believe the facts you tell them. They never get questioned because of the famous saying: facts are facts. But you will find that oftentimes, facts aren’t as credible as you might think they are.
Lucky for us, a few Redditors have shared some insights into which facts are actual facts. After looking at a few of these posts, it is obvious how often facts can be exaggerated or even wrong.
Sense Of Smell
Birds will reject a hatchling if it smells like a human has touched it. It turns out birds don’t rely on their sense of smell that much, and they’re generally happy to get their babies back.
This “fact” was created to stop kids from touching baby birds. It’s gross and can cause illness. There is a whole genre of myths and facts meant to stop children from doing dangerous things.
Story credit – Reddit/ArminTanz
Strikes Twice
“Lightning never strikes twice in the same place.” Actually, it does – and with great frequency. Roy Sullivan was a park ranger who was struck by lightning seven times. It is in the Guinness book of records.
Could you imagine that; you survive the 1st strike-wow how lucky am I. 2nd strike-no way, what are the odds. 3rd strike-really, are you serious? 4th strike-this is unprecedented. 5th strike-I’m not surprised. 6th strike-I’m used to it.
7th strike – I would feel more shocked if it didn’t hit me. Also, his wife was struck by lightning too.
Story credit – Reddit/JuryBorn
She Was Hurt
That the person who sued McDonald’s over spilled coffee did it to abuse the legal system and get free money.
The old woman actually suffered third-degree burns on her lap. She first discretely contacted McD and asked them just to cover her large medical expenses from her injuries. They responded by giving her a $75 gift card. She felt like she had no choice but to sue them.
Story credit – Reddit/[deleted]
Three Second Memory
Goldfish has a three-second memory or whatever. They are actually fairly intelligent for fish and can be target trained for food. They’ll remember their keeper’s face, and studies suggest without continual reinforcement, their memories last about three months.
They’re also not ‘easy’ pets, do not belong in bowls, and really need at least a 40-gallon tank for two fancies and around a 100-gallon for two commons. They’re pond animals related to the Prussian carp. They get about a foot long.
Story credit – Reddit/Kai-ni